RECAP: Walyalup (Fremantle) take down Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide) at Optus Stadium
A brilliant road victory last weekend and a win over Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide) has Walyalup (Fremantle) on track to regain a spot in the eight.
The unchanged Dockers overcoming an early injury to young gun Cooper Simpson to out play the Power from quarter time onwards.
However, skipper Alex Pearce will face MRO scrutiny for a big bump on Darcy Byrne-Jones that saw the Power defender subbed out of the match with concussion.
Recap all the action from our blog.
Away we go!
The Power go forward first but the Dockers lock it down in the defensive 50.
Brayshaw is going to Butters in the early contests.
WAL 0, YAR 0
Welcome to country
Both sides observe a powerful welcome to country led by Richard Wally.
A First Nations dance is performed as the clubs line up across from each other.
The didgeridoo rings loud and proud around Optus Stadium.
The Whiz!
Optus errupt for Jeff Farmer as he waits for the Dockers to enter the arena.
Most of the team embrace the past player before they run through the banner.
The energy looks high in good signs.
Milestone
Former Eagles forward Willie Rioli will play his 100th AFL game tonight against Walyalup.
The Power raise the banner in his honour tonight.
Pre-game
Ever wondered how an AFL team killed time before warm-ups? Well look no further.
Shai putting in a late bid for the World Test Championship Final squad.
No late changes
Bailey Banfield will be the Dockers’ sub for the second week running.
Welcome!
It’s a frigid night in Perth as winter finally arrives but Walyalup will be looking to bring the heat they used to take down the Giants last week.
The team remains unchanged and with the Power in questionable form, this could be a chance for the Dockers to be ruthless and grab a big win.
The Whiz Jeff Farmer is in the house tonight as well and will be tossing the coin!
